Jersson González

Jersson David González Niño (born 15 September 2001) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or winger for Russian club Orenburg.

Early life González was born on 15 September 2001 in Bogotá, Colombia. Growing up, he commuted from the south of Bogotá to the north of the city for football training sessions.

Club career González joined the youth academy of Colombian side Santa Fe and was promoted to the club's senior team in 2020, where he was regarded as a fan favorite. He established himself as a regular starter while playing for the club and helped them win the 2021 Superliga Colombiana. On 11 May 2022, he collapsed on the field because of a heart condition during a 0–1 home loss to Junior in the Copa Colombia.

During the summer of 2024, he was sent on loan to Colombian side DIM, where he made 19 league appearances and scored zero goals. Following his stint there, he was sent on loan to Colombian side Tolima in 2025, where he made 45 league appearances and scored eight goals. While playing for the club, he adapted to Colombian manager Lucas González's possession-based style, where he was given increased freedom to interchange positions. Ahead of the 2026–27 season, he was sent on loan to Russian side Orenburg.

International career González is a Colombia youth international and represented Colombia internationally at under-23 level. Previously, he was called up to the Colombia national under-20 football team in 2020.

On 14 October 2023, he debuted for the Colombia national under-23 football team during a 2–2 away friendly draw with the Costa Rica national under-23 football team. The same year, he played for the Colombia national under-23 football team at the 2023 Pan American Games.

Personal life González has a brother. While recovering from his heart condition in 2022, Tatiana Arce helped him recover. After that, he married her and had a daughter with her.